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6 Load originals and load paper
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter
or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. By default, the HP All-in-One
is set to detect the size and type of paper you load in the input tray automatically and then
adjust its settings to generate the highest quality output for that paper.
If you are using special papers, such as pho to paper, transparency film, envelopes, or
labels, or if you experience poor print quality using the automatic setting, you can
manually set the paper size and type for print and copy jobs.
This section contains the following topics:
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Load originals
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Choose papers for printing and copying
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Load paper
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Avoid paper jams
Load originals
You can copy or scan up to letter- or A4-size originals and thick publications by loading
them on the glass.
To load an original on the glass
1. Lift the lid to the open position.
2.Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
TIP: For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides along the
edge of the glass.
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3.Close the lid.
To load a thick publication on the glass
1. Lift the lid to the open position, grasp the sides of the lid, and then push the lid away
from the product until it comes off.
2.Load the thick publication print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
TIP: For more help on loading the thick publication, refer to the engraved guides
along the edge of the glass.
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3.Place the lid over the thick publication while you are copying or scanning.
4.When you finish copying or scanning, replace the lid by inserting the tabs on the lid
back into the appropriate slots of the product.
Choose papers for printing and copying
You can use different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One. Review the following
recommendations to get the best printing and copying quality. If you use plain or photo
paper, the HP All-in-One can automatically detect the paper type and size. If you use
other types of paper, change the paper type and size settings in the software.
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This section contains the following topics:
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Recommended papers for printing and copying
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Recommended papers for printing only
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Papers to avoid
Recommended papers for printing and copying
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing. If you are printing photos, for example,
load HP Premium or HP Premium Plus photo paper in the input tray.
The following is a list of HP papers you can use for copying and printing. Depending on
your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper
HP Premium Plus Photo Papers are the best HP photo paper, with image quality and
fade resistance superior to store-processed  photos. They are ideal for printing your high-
resolution images for framing or including in a photo album. These papers are available
in several sizes, including 10  x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x
11 inch sizes for printing or copying photos from the product.
HP Premium Photo Paper
HP Premium Photo Papers are high-quality, glossy-finish or soft gloss-finish photo
papers. They look and feel like store-processed photos and can be mounted under glass
or in an album. These papers are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inch) (with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for printing or copying photos from
the product.
HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper
HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo P aper is a sturdy, glossy photo paper that
features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It resists water, smears,
fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store-
processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x
15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs) for printing or copying photos from the product.
HP Advanced Photo Paper is marked on the nonprinting corners with the following
symbol.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your color presentations vivid and even more
impressive. This film is easy to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging.
HP Premium Inkjet Paper
HP Premium Inkjet Paper is the ultimate coated paper for high-resolution usage. A
smooth, matte finish makes it ideal for your highest-quality documents.
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HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque
enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for
newsletters, reports, and flyers.
HP All-in-One Paper or HP Printing Paper
• HP All-in-One Paper is specifically designed for HP All-in-One products. It has an
extra bright blue-white shade that produc es sharper text and richer colors than
ordinary multifunction papers.
• HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multif unction paper. It produces documents that
look and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or
copy paper.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to 
www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Recommended papers for printing only
Certain papers are supported only when you start the print job from your computer. The
following list provides information about these papers.
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers. Using paper that is
too thin or too thick, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that stretches easily can cause
paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept ink can cause printed
images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Iron-On Transfers
HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution
for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.
HP Photo Greeting Cards, HP Premium Photo Cards, and HP Note Cards
HP Photo Greeting Cards, Glossy or Matt e, HP Premium Photo Cards, and HP Note
Cards enable you to make your own greeting cards.
HP Brochure & Flyer Paper
HP Brochure & Flyer Paper (Glo ss or Matte) is glossy-coated or matte-coated on both
sides for two-sided use. They are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions
and business graphics for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and
calendars.
HP Premium Presentation Paper
HP Premium Presentation Paper gives your presentation a quality look and feel.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to 
www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
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NOTE:At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Papers to avoid
Using paper that is too thin or too thick, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that
stretches easily can cause paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not
accept ink can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely.
Papers to avoid for all print and copy jobs
•Any size paper other than those listed in the printer software.
• Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for use with HP inkjet
products).
• Highly textured stock, such as linen. It might not print evenly, and the ink can bleed
into these papers.
• Extremely smooth, shiny, or coated papers  not specifically designed for the product.
They can jam the product or repel the ink.
• Multi-part forms, such as duplicate and triplicate forms. They can wrinkle or get stuck,
and the ink is more likely to smear.
• Envelopes with clasps or windows. They can get stuck in the rollers and cause paper
jams.
• Banner paper.
Additional papers to avoid when copying
• Envelopes.
• Transparency film other than HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film.
• Iron-On Transfers.
• Greeting card paper.
Load paper
This section describes the procedure for loading different types and sizes of paper into
the HP All-in-One for your copies or printouts.
NOTE: After a copy or print job has started, the paper width sensor can determine
whether the paper is Letter, A4, or a smaller size.
TIP: To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper flat in
a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored  properly, extreme changes in temperature
and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well in the HP All-in-One.
This section contains the following topics:
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Load full-size paper or small-size photo paper
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Load index cards
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Load envelopes
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Load other types of paper
Load full-size paper or small-size photo paper
You can load many types and sizes of paper into the input tray of the HP All-in-One.
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To load full-size paper
1.Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position.
NOTE: If you are using letter or A4 paper or smaller, make sure the tray extender
is open all the way. When you use legal-siz e paper, leave the tray extender closed.
TIP:Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges. Make sure all the
paper in the stack is the same size and type and free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and
curled or bent edges.
2. Insert the stack of paper into the input tray with the short edge forward and the print
side down. Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.
CAUTION: Make sure that the product is idle and silent when you load paper
into the input tray. If the product is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise
engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in place. You
could push the paper too far forward, causing the product to eject blank pages.
TIP: If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first with the print side
down.
3. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the input tray
and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
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To load small-size photo paper in the input tray
1.Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position.
2.Insert the stack of p hoto paper into the far-ri ght side of the input tray with the short
edge forward and the print side down. Slide the stack of photo paper forward until it
stops.
If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that the
tabs are closest to you.
3. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the input tray
and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
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Load index cards
You can load index cards into the input tray of the HP All-in-One to print notes, recipes,
and other text.
To load index cards in the input tray
1.Remove all paper from the input tray.
2.Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position.
3.Insert the stack of ca rds into the far-right side of th e input tray with the short edge
forward and the print side down. Slide the stack of cards forward until it stops.
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